Damper flanges

[Ronald R Shiflet]

Paul,
	If this were my customer, I would replace all of the dampers
(with flanges) and felts.

Ron Shiflet



On Wed, 20 Nov 1996 16:06:54 +0000 Paul Fernandez <paulfer@dircon.co.uk>
writes:
>Hi fellow list members,
>
>I have a problem with an upright piano. The damper flanges have centre
>
>pins holding the springs in place were there should be damper cord.
>There
>is no bushing cloth in the flange so the pin is firmly gripped by the
>flange wood. The centre pins are probably a bit rusty and the pins are
>
>almost impossible to get out. The piano is pretty old and the springs
>now
>need replacing. These centre pins are seized solid! I got one out
>using
>brute force on my de-centering tool but I think there must be a better
>
>way?
>
>Also does anyone have the homepage URL of a US piano parts supplier?
>
>
>Best Wishes
>Paul
>London, England.
>